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WHAT’S INCLUDED

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Quantity

Item

Part

Model Number

AW368WL

Woodturning Lathe

Lathe Stands with Eight M10 Cap Head Bolts & Washers

Lathe Stand Adjustable Feet with M10 thread & Levelling Nuts

Tool Storage Angle Plate with two Cap Head Bolts,

Spring/Flat Washers

102mm (4 inch) Faceplate

200mm Tool Rest

2MT Four Prong Drive (Headstock)

2MT Live Centre (Tailstock)

Index Pin with M8 Thread

Headstock Locking Bar/Handle

Push Rod

Switch Control Box

230V Power Lead

Instruction Manual

Quantity

Item

Part

Lathe Bed Extension

with four M10 Cap head Bolts & Washers

Banjo Tool Rest Extension Post

Supplied with four prong Axminster drive centre code 340106 and Axminster revolving tailstock centre code 340203

Summary of Contents for AW368WL

Page 1: ...AW368WL Woodturning Lathe Code 107226 Original Instructions AT 13 09 2022 BOOK VERSION 03 ...

Page 2: ...structions for 230V Machines 04 Specific Safety Instructions for Wood turning Lathes 04 Specification 05 Assembly 05 06 07 08 Optional Accessories Assembly 08 09 10 Illustration Parts Description 11 12 13 Operating Instructions Fitting Removing the Faceplate 14 15 Switch Control Box 15 Indexing Facility 16 Removing the Drive Live Centres 17 Changing the belt Speed 17 18 Replacing the Drive Belt 18...

Page 3: ...mm 4 inch Faceplate E 1 200mm Tool Rest F 1 2MT Four Prong Drive Headstock G 1 2MT Live Centre Tailstock H 1 Index Pin with M8 Thread I 1 Headstock Locking Bar Handle J 1 Push Rod K 1 Switch Control Box L 1 230V Power Lead 1 Instruction Manual Quantity Item Part 1 Lathe Bed Extension with four M10 Cap head Bolts Washers M 1 Banjo Tool Rest Extension Post N M N A D I F E J K H G C B L Supplied with...

Page 4: ...iquid stores or in areas where there may be volatile gases Check cutters are correct type and size are undamaged and are kept clean and sharp this will maintain their operating performance and lessen the loading on the machine OBSERVE make sure you know what is happening around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALL...

Page 5: ... WARNING THE WOOD LATHE IS A HEAVY MACHINE IT IS ADVISABLE TO USE A LIFTING DEVICE SUCH AS A HOIST SCISSOR LIFT OR SEEK HELP WHEN ASSEMBLING THE LATHE WARNING WE RECOMMEND YOU REMOVE THE HEADSTOCK TOOL REST AND TAILSTOCK FROM THE LATHE BED BEFORE LIFTING THE LATHE ASSEMBLY OFF THE PALLET UNPACK YOUR NEW LATHE AND RECYCLE THE PACKAGING RESPONSIBLY THE CARDBOARD PACKAGING IS BIODEGRADABLE PLEASE NOT...

Page 6: ... mounting T bracket beneath the headstock with the machined slot in the centre of the lathe bed and slide the head on Locate the headstock locking bar handle J To the rear of the headstock there is a pivot bar which is part of the locking mechanism see fig 05 Slot the bar handle J through the machined hole in the pivot bar and rotate anti clockwise to lock the headstock in place see fig 06 WARNING...

Page 7: ...e switch control assembly L Connect the male plug into the female socket to the rear of the headstock assembly see fig 13 The switch control box L is magnetised and can be positioned any where on the lathe for ease of use see fig 14 Locate the tool rest F introduce the tool post into the banjo and nip up the locking handle see fig 17 Fig 13 14 Locate both drive centres and insert the four prong dr...

Page 8: ...the four pre drilled holes to the end of the lathe bed see fig 19 20 Leaving a gap between the bed face and the bolt heads lower the key slots in the extension bed M down over the bolts until firmly seated see fig 21 22 23 NOTE Don t tighten at this stage Optional Lathe Bed Extension Position One WARNING THE BED EXTENSION IS HEAVY IT IS ADVISABLE TO SEEK HELP Stop pin Motor Power Cables Two the si...

Page 9: ...29 Fig 30 2 Move the tailstock assembly over both beds and lock in place using the locking lever Tighten the bolts beneath the bed extension M both beds should now be level If not repeat the process until achieved Replace the stop pin to the end of the lathe extension M see fig 24 25 26 27 Fig 24 25 26 27 Locking lever Setup 2 M 2 Lower the extension bed down until the keyed holes are firmly seate...

Page 10: ...t N and install Refit the tool rest see fig 31 32 Fig 31 32 Fig 33 34 35 36 N 4 Replace the stop pin into the thread hole to the end of the lathe bed extension 5 Unlock the headstock assembly see fig 33 slide the unit down the opposite end of the lathe bed Replace the stop pin and lock the headstock against the stop see fig 34 35 36 37 Unlock Setup 3 ...

Page 11: ...t 30 degrees apart The lathe has a total of 36 indexing position at 10 segments Middle threaded hole for 24 point indexing Lower threaded hole for 36 point indexing Spindle Spindle speed Digital readout Motor pulley access door Tailstock Banjo locking handle Tool rest Tool rest lock Control switch box with magnetic base Stand Tool storage Adjustable foot Motor Spindle wheel Switch box flexible cab...

Page 12: ...CRIPTION 12 Tailstock barrel with integrated scale Headstock locking lever mechanism Motor brush access port Tailstock barrel lock Tailstock wheel Locking lever Circuit control box Headstock Lathe bed Motor cable Power cable ...

Page 13: ...ncy stop C Tool storage bracket Drive pulley access door Motor locking handle Motor operating handle 102mm 4inch Faceplate Motor and spindle drive pulleys Pull out the pivot lock pin to rotate the headstock around with four preset angles 60 90 120 and 180 degrees Switch control box A B C ...

Page 14: ... the machined hole in the faceplate to act as a lever Press down to release the Faceplate from the spindle see fig 40 DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING Grub screws Fig 40 The headstock has four preset stop angles 60 90 120 and 180 degrees 1 Un lock the headstock locking lever to the rear turn and pull the pivot pin out see fig 41 rotate the headstock to the first preset ...

Page 15: ... start the lathe Turn the speed control dial to select the speed required Once finished turn the speed right down and press the emergency stop off button to stop the lathe Disconnect the lathe from the mains supply see figs 46 47 48 49 50 KEEP WORK AREA AS UNCLUTTERED AS IS PRACTICAL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS Fig46 47 48 49 50 Twist to un lock WARNING DO NOT M...

Page 16: ...h bore I Indexing Chart Example No Flutes Angle Headstock Hole Spindle Number Headstock Hole Spindle Number Headstock Hole Spindle Number 1 360 A 1 2 180 A 1 7 3 120 A 1 5 9 4 90 A 1 4 7 10 5 72 6 60 A 1 3 5 7 9 11 8 45 A 1 4 7 10 9 40 A 1 5 9 B 3 7 11 C 1 5 9 10 36 12 30 B 1 12 15 24 16 22 5 18 20 A 1 3 5 7 9 11 B 1 3 5 7 9 11 C 1 3 5 7 9 11 20 18 24 15 A 1 to 12 30 12 36 10 A 1 to 12 B 1 to 12 C...

Page 17: ...stock barrel see fig 52 G K H Changing the Belt Speed 1 Open the drive pulley access door by unscrewing the locking knob Lower the door down release the motor locking handle and raise the motor up to release the tension from the drive belt see fig 53 54 55 Fig 53 54 55 2 Look at the speed chart diagram to the front of the headstock reposition the drive belt on the motor and spindle pulleys to the ...

Page 18: ... operation Replacing the Drive Belt Over a period of time check the drive belt for signs of fraying splitting or missing teeth If any of the following is evident the belt will need replacing DISCONNECT THE LATHE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CONTINUING 1 Open the drive pulley access door insert the indexing pin I into the top indexing hole B to the right side of the headstock locking the spindle in...

Page 19: ... lathe and run the machine off load for several minutes to allow the new belt to bed in Switch off the lathe and wait until it comes to a complete stop Disconnect the lathe from the mains supply CAUTION NEVER START THE LATHE WITH THE INDEX PIN ENGAGED IN THE SPINDLE 1 After 100 hours of use check the condition of the motor brushes by unscrewing each access port cap in turn see fig 66 NOTE Take car...

Page 20: ... to run more smoothly over the bed This also prevent corrosion Spray Axcaliber Dry Lubricant over the tailstock barrel live centre and headstock spindle chuck after use to prevents corrosion Check the tension of the belt and adjust see page 17 18 for Changing the Belt Speed Check any build up of wood shavings on the motor and spindle pulleys and clean if necessary Use an M class vacuum cleaner to ...

Page 21: ... Headstock door plate 1 36 Angular setting assembly 1 37 Headstock clamp bolt 1 38 Bushing 1 39 Turning base 1 40 Headstock clamp 1 41 Hex nut 1 42 Headstock 1 43 Elastic ring 2 44 Ball bearings 2 45 Faceplate 1 46 Spindle 1 47 Spur center 1 48 Live center 1 49 Quill 1 50 Leadscrew 1 51 Set screw 1 52 Tailstock 1 53 Adjusting handle 1 54 Tailstock locking lever 1 55 Handle for wheel 1 56 Hex socke...

Page 22: ...WIRING DIAGRAM 22 ...

Page 23: ...sed or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC IEC 60204 1 2016 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN 60204 1 2018 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk a...

Page 24: ...d or references to the other technical specifications in relation to which conformity is declared Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC IEC 60204 1 2016 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN 60204 1 2018 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk ass...

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Page 28: ...ears For more information visit axminstertools com 3years Axminster Tools Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminstertools com The packaging is suitable for recycling Please dispose of it in a responsible manner Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material By law they must be collected and recycled separately EU Countries Only ...

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